We Are Survivors Fundraising Pack

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Your guide to fundraising for WE ARE SURVIVORS. We Are Survivors is a registered charity number 1144941

HELP US BUILD A SOCIETY WHERE NO MALE SURVIVOR IS LEFT BEHIND.

We are so happy that you have chosen to raise money for We Are Survivors - the leading male survivor specific organisation supporting male survivors of sexual abuse, rape and exploitation in the UK. Our vision is a society where no male survivor is left behind. We support over 2,000 male survivors each year and we receive three new requests for support on average every day. Through our trauma-informed therapy, phone, email and online support, group activities and specialist Independent Sexual Advisor service, we help male survivors to break their silence, take back power and control, and move towards a positive and healthy future.

overcome their trauma. By raising funds for We Are Survivors, you are changing lives. You are helping someone’s friend, dad, husband, uncle, boyfriend, brother or colleague to get the help they deserve. We cannot thank you enough.

So please do read on for advice, ideas and tips on fundraising for We Are Survivors. We will do whatever we can to support you and can’t wait to hear more!

Warmest wishes,

As a survivor myself, I know that this road can be long, overwhelming and difficult. But I also know that, with the right support, male survivors of sexual abuse can stop suffering in silence and

Duncan Craig OBE Chief Executive Officer

DID YOU KNOW...

1 in 6 men are survivors of sexual abuse - equivalent to 235,500 men across Greater Manchester. It costs £30,000 per week to run We Are Survivors and ensure we are here, whenever survivors are ready, to support them in their healing. Last year, We Are Survivors provided 3,418 therapy sessions, more than 200 community activities and 3482 ISVA activities supporting male survivors going through the criminal justice system.

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Being honest, before I entered the building, I walked around it a few times making sure no one saw me going in, I can call myself a daft bugger but at the time that's what I did.

There, in that first hour, my life changed. Talking to someone who understood what I had been through, who understood what I was going through was like a ton weight being lifted from my shoulders.

For the first time I wasn't fighting this on my own, I had someone else in my corner.

Explanation at last, of what I was going through.

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Help male survivors to break the silence. Every donation to We Are Survivors helps us to support male survivors of sexual abuse and open up a future free from the pain of the past. This is how your support helps... £30

funds a Survivors’ Health Walk, a weekly stroll for a small group aimed at improving health and reducing isolation

£85

funds a drop-in session, which is a safe and informal space to grab a brew and connect with fellow survivors and our friendly team

£200

funds four ‘Pretty Green’ sessions at RHS Bridgewater, weekly horticultural sessions where survivors learn new skills, benefit from outdoor activity and develop a supportive community

£500

funds six sessions of one-to-one trauma-informed therapy, helping a client to understand and work through the impact of their abuse

£900

funds one place on our Healing Steps programme, twelve one-to-one sessions of advice, emotional support and practical coping strategies

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HOW TO RAISE FUNDS FOR WE ARE SURVIVORS.

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The answer is entirely up to you! There are many ways that you can support us - from tried-and-tested challenges to unique and unusual ideas...

Whatever you choose, the most important thing is that you have fun and raise money to change the lives of male survivors. And by promoting your amazing fundraising plans with friends and family, on social media or with work colleagues, you might also help a survivor, somewhere, to move a step closer to breaking their silence and reaching out for support. Recent fundraising ideas include: Charity football match Fundraising club night Stand-up comedy nights

Cycling challenge Charity boxing match Sponsored run

Zach chose We Are Survivors to be his golf club's Charity of the Year My daughter is Acting Therapy Services Manager at We Are Survivors and part of the team that provides mental health support to men across the North West. On the golf course, in the workplace, in the pub, in the local community, male survivors are among us and need specialist support to move beyond their experiences and rebuild their lives. I know that the money raised through my club’s charity events this year will make a huge difference.’

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Tom raised £6,576 for We Are Survivors by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro I was abused as a child and it took me nearly 20 years to find the courage to speak to my family and friends about what happened. … During the court case, the team at We Are Survivors really took care of me. From practical advice such as what to expect during the trial to ongoing emotional support, they were with me throughout this process. I decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for We Are Survivors so they can continue to expand their services, which are so desperately needed, but also to encourage other survivors to come forward and report abuse rather than suffering alone and in silence.

Peter donated proceeds from his book to We Are Survivors Survivors helped me recover from many years of sexual abuse when I was aged 9 to 16. One of the many issues that arises out of sexual abuse for me is one of an incredible lack of self esteem. Survivors have helped me over several years to regain a belief in myself. I wanted to give something back … I realised I wanted to write a book… It came to me… I could donate the proceeds. I understood what I could do, and it was like a compass for me, moving me forward. It was an anchor and a goal that helped me get through a really bad period. It was a focus. A way to give back could really help.

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A team of We Are Survivors clients were joined by EastEnders actor, Aiden O'Callaghan, and ran the Manchester 10K, raising £6,000 FUNDRAISING PACK

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HOW TO PLAN AND ORGANISE YOUR ACTIVITY.

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Organising a fundraising activity? Remember the 5 W's WHAT Decide on a fundraising activity that will be fun and meaningful to you. Maybe you want to undertake a personal fitness challenge, arrange an event that will bring together friends and family, or do something that links to one of your hobbies like a bake sale or karaoke night.

WHEN Think about when your fundraising activity might take place and how you can maximise

attendance and interest. You might want to avoid dates that clash with major sporting fixtures or national events or link it to a popular community event such as a fete or festival where there will lots of opportunities to promote your fundraising idea.

WHERE Your fundraising idea can take place in your local community, at home, in the

workplace, even virtually. Don’t forget to look for opportunities for local businesses to support you – they might advertise your fundraising activity to customers, offer free services or make a donation.

WHO Your fundraising activity can reach and involve many people - friends, family, work

colleagues – and they can support you in so many different ways, from donating funds and promoting your fundraising activity, to providing a venue, equipment or simply offering lots of moral support! Be confident and pro-active about sharing your fundraising activity and give as many as people as possible the opportunity to support you.

WHY If you feel able to, tell your story: why you are raising funds for We Are Survivors and what makes our work important to you. There is no more powerful way to encourage support.

Collecting donations The easiest way to collect donations is to sign up to a giving platform like www.justgiving.com.

You can tell your story, personalise your page and donations made will come straight to We Are Survivors. Supporters can also choose whether to Gift Aid their donation, making their support worth an extra 25%.

Alternatively, make a one-off donation via the We Are Survivors JustGiving page. Just visit www.justgiving.com/wearesurvivors - or make a bank transfer to:

Co-operative Bank

Sort code: 08-92-99

Account no: 65339486

You can also post a cheque or charity voucher (such as a CAF voucher), made payable to We Are Survivors, to PO Box 4325, Manchester, M61 0BG. Please do accompany your cheque with a note to explain how the money was raised, and who you are, so we can thank you and keep in touch!

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People will be surprised how many prisoners have been abused and how they suffer in silence, just existing in the system instead of living. Groups and one to one support from We Are Survivors saved my life and the lives of others.

They made me feel safe and gave me my voice back. They helped m grow as a person and most importantly they made me realise that it is ok to feel vulnerable in order to strive to be the person I wish to be.

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Fundraising tips and tricks.

SET A TARGET This will give your fundraising a focus and research shows that

people are more motivated to give if there is a target, so you can raise even more!

SPREAD THE WORD Share photographs, videos and updates of what you

are doing on social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or YouTube.

Provide regular progress reports if you are training for a fundraising challenge, or building up to an event, always linking to your giving platform (e.g. Justgiving). And make sure you tag @ThisIsSurvivors on Twitter and Instagram and @ThisSurvivors on Facebook so we can share your fundraising updates as widely as possible.

LOOK BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA Use non-digital opportunities to promote

your fundraising: posters in community hubs or shops, articles in local newsletters or a press release sent to local radio stations and newsletters.

#TEAMWAS Email fundraising@wearesurvivors.org.uk to find out how we can support your fundraising through We Are Survivors merchandise – from t-shirts and collection buckets, to leaflets and banners.

CELEBRATE SUCCESS 20% of donations come in after a fundraising event so

when your fundraising activity is complete, make sure you shout about all that you have achieved – whether online, in local media or simply by telling people in your networks.

THANK YOUR SUPPORTERS Whether a filmed thank you message on social

media, a personalised email or a phone call, a sincere thank you shows how much you value support and what it means to you.

Follow and tag us! www.facebook.com/ThisIsSurvivors www.twitter.com/ThisIsSurvivors www.instagram.com/thisissurvivors FUNDRAISING PACK

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We are so grateful that you are raising funds for We Are Survivors and we want to support you in making sure that, whatever you are doing, it's safe and legal. Here are some things to consider: INSURANCE AND LICENSES As the organiser, you are responsible for ensuring your event or activity is organised efficiently and safely - we can’t accept any liability. You will need to carry out a Risk Assessment to ensure you have plans in place for the safety of your participants. Your Fundraising activity might require a licence, such as Public Entertainment, Sale of Alcohol, Collectors Licence or Sale of Merchandise. There is further useful information on this available here.

RAFFLES Raffles are a fantastic way of raising funds, but it is important to know that some venues are not licensed for or do not allow raffles. Do check with any venue you might be using for your fundraising activity. There is also further guidance here: Fundraising, raffles and lotteries (gamblingcommission.gov.uk)

FOOD HYGIENE If your fundraising activity involves providing food – whether

homemade cakes and biscuits or a slap-up dinner - you must do so safely and hygienically. Allergens should be labelled and it is a good idea to read Food Standards Agency guidance: Providing food at community and charity events | Food Standards Agency

CHILDREN'S SAFETY If children are involved in or present at your fundraising

activity, you must ensure adequate supervision is in place. This includes face painting, obtaining parental / guardian’s permission for the child to take part, obtaining parental / guardian’s permission for the child to have their photo taken, and carrying out appropriate background checks if adults are to have contact with children.

VENUE If you are holding an event in a public place you must inform the Local Council Events Team at least 3 months beforehand for permission.

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Having struggled with my mental health for years, it was only when I accessed the support from Survivors that I realised I had PTSD. I couldn't have told my truth without the support of your amazing charity and I am forever in your debt, for making me realise life is worth living.

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Publicising your event is important. It will help get the word out, and hopefully increase your donations! At We Are Survivors, we can provide range of things to help publicise your event – just email fundraising@wearesurvivors.org.uk

Sponsorship Forms Poster Templates Flyer Templates Social Media Templates Logos and branding We Are Survivors Leaflets/Posters If you’re producing your own publicity, you must include our full charity name (We Are Survivors), our Registered Charity Number (1144941) and clearly state whether all proceeds (every penny the event makes), or all profits (after costs) will come to We Are Survivors.

IMPORTANT! If you are creating any promotional items that incorporate the

We Are Survivors brand/logo, we would ask to take a look before you distribute them. Just email any documents to us at fundraising@wearesurvivors.org.uk

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I have found the therapy sessions at We Are Survivors very helpful and I would go as far as to say life changing. Life changing because before coming to the sessions, I felt embarrassed, ashamed and was constantly doubting myself including punishing myself as I was under mistaken beliefs. I had not voiced to anyone what had happened to me. Today I am able to speak about what has happened to me, I have faced some 'demons' that tormented me and I no longer punish myself for what had happened to me.

This would not be possible without the work done over the sessions at Survivors.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. MAIN OFFICE Unit 9 Brewery Yard, Deva City Office Park, Trinity Way, Salford, M3 7BB Office: 0161 236 2182 E-mail: support@wearesurvivors.org.uk 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Helpline: 0808 500 2222 OUR OPENING TIMES Mon/Wed/Fri: 9.00am - 6.00pm Tuesday: 9.00am - 8.00pm Thursday: 9.00am - 8.30pm

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